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YouTube’s recent crackdown on ad blocker usage in the platform is facing a challenge over privacy issue. Privacy consultant based in Ireland, Alexander Hanff filed a complaint in October with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) against YouTube for alleged unlawful surveillance. Hanff argues that the ad blocker detection scripts that YouTube is running are spyware and are îllégâl under EU online privacy laws. Historically, Hanff already reached to European Commission regarding the use of ad blocker detection tools in 2016. And the commission confirmed that such scripts fall under Article 5.3 of the ePrivacy Directive—a measure requiring websites to ask for user consent for storing or access to information on a user’s device...

(3rd UPDATE) 'The TV ad is a pro-dictatorship and Marcos rehabilitation propaganda video packaged as advocacy,' says Kabataan Partylist MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos tuned into primetime evening newscasts on Tuesday, January 9, saw a ρáíd advertisement on the supposed “failures” of the 1987 Constitution to highlight the need for charter change. “Pangako nila pagsulong pero sa pagbuo ng 1987 Constitution, na-Edsa-pwera tayo (They promised us progress but in forming the 1987 Constitution, we were left out),” the commercial’s narrator said, in a word play on EDSA – a reference to the 1986 People Power Revolution that toppled the dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos – and etsapuwera, the Filipino term for being excluded or cast aside. The ad...

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More than six million Catholic devotees in the Philippines turned up for this year's procession to honour the Black Nazarene, turning the streets of the capital into a sea of maroon and yellow, in a grand display of religious devotion. The centuries-old tradition of paying homage to the black wooden statue of Jesus Christ, believed to have healing powers, drew massive numbers of Catholics to take part in the procession, which in the last three years was cancelled because of COVID-19. "I am very pleased the old system is back and we get to do this again," said Jonathan Rancho, 52 who travelled with his wife and two children from Bulacan province to Manila to join the procession. "I prayed that hopefully this year our livelihoods will...

Programmed debt ng bansa ngayong 2023, halos bayad na ayon sa Bureau of Treasury https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8qwz5n

CHINA urged the United States to stop supporting the Philippines' "infringement" in the South China Sea (SCS) as it warned Manila that it would "not turn a blind eye" to its repeated provocations in the region. Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Wu Qian said the US should "stop meddling in the South China Sea issue and safeguard regional peace and stability with concrete actions." "The US is misrepresenting facts and making groundless accusations on China's legitimate actions of rights protection. We strongly deplore and firmly oppose to that," Wu said at a press conference on December 28. The Chinese Embassy in Manila shared Wu's statement Thursday evening. Source: Manila Times

Any thoughts on this? 3 days na a little to no power at all ang whole panay island.

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no holiday declaration for January 2 (Tuesday), said Malacañang on Friday. Asked by reporters if Palace will have an additional holiday declaration, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said there was none. “Wala po,” she said in a message to reporters. (There is none). January 1, a Monday, was previously declared by Palace as a holiday, the first one for 2024. FROM: INQUIRER.NET ANG BITIN NAMAN NIYAN BBM. HABAAN NYO NAMAN SANA BAKASYON. ANG TRAFFIC NANAMAN ULIT NIYAN UWIAN NA KASI MGA TAO.

MANILA, Philippines — Only electric scooters and e-bicycles, regardless of vehicle capacity, which are registered with the Land Transportation Office will be allowed to use public roads under a proposal of the LTO. LTO chief Vigor Mendoza said the proposal for the mandatory registration of these electric vehicles (EVs) would be submitted to the Department of Transportation. Under LTO Administrative Order 2021-035, EVs with a maximum speed of less than 25 kilometers are not required to register with the LTO. “There should be no speed limitation. For as long as these vehicles are used in public roads, they should be registered,” Mendoza told the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum yesterday. “We understand the side of the manufacturers and...

First an earthquake, then a tsunami and now a fire on a plane with 379 people aboard. At least 48 people were killed after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on New Year's Day (Jan. 1, 2024). A Japan Airliner has reportedly collided with a Coast Guard aircraft on the runway when landing. (Jan. 2, 2024) Unfortunately, 5 out of 6 Coast Guard crew on board the plane died after being hit by a Japanese plane.

More Filipinos are dissatisfied with the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the latest survey conducted by Publicus Asia Inc. showed. The Pahayag End of the Year survey, conducted from November 29 to December 4, showed a noteworthy shift in pro-administration sentiment, which declined from 50 percent in the third quarter to 46 percent in the fourth quarter. Read More: MSN

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang released on Friday, October 13, the list of regular and special holidays for next year. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation 3268 which identified regular holidays and the special non-working holidays for 2024. The issuance of national holidays due to Islamic holidays such as the observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha shall be issued after the approximate days determined by the Islamic calendar. Regular holidays January 1 (Monday) New Year’s Day March 28 (Thursday) Maundy Thursday March 29 (Friday) Good Friday April 9 (Tuesday) Araw ng Kagitingan May 1 (Wednesday) Labor Day June 12 (Wednesday) Independence Day August 26 (Monday) National Heroes Day (Last Monday of August) November 30...

INOUE MAKES HISTORY! 👏 Only the second man to become 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 in two weight divisions after stopping Marlon Tapales in the 10th Round 🏆 However its not an easy fight as Naoya felt the bodyshots coming from tapales in 2nd and 3rd round, He also did the philly style to avoid counter punches from Naoya. Both are good fighters, but Naoya is clearly ahead of tapales in terms of footwork and speed. With this, can naoya be called as #1 Pound 4 Pound now and will he fight outside japan, move weight and challenge Tank Davis?? (Via SkySports Boxing)

the UK is preparing to send a warship to Guyana in a show of diplomatic and military support for the former British colony, the BBC has learned. It comes after neighbouring Venezuela renewed its claim for a disputed part of Guyanese territory that is rich in oil and minerals. The Ministry of Defence confirmed HMS Trent would take part in joint exercises after Christmas. Guyana, a Commonwealth member, is South America's only English-speaking nation. HMS Trent - an offshore patrol vessel - had been deployed to the Caribbean to search for drug smugglers but was re-tasked after Venezuela's government threatened to annex the Essequibo region of Guyana earlier this month. This raised fears that Venezuela might invade and spark the first...

MANILA, Philippines — Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co has thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for being decisive, as the Chief Executive approved the 2024 national budget without vetoing the unprogrammed fund provisions. In a statement on Saturday, Co said that the unprogrammed funds would help the government’s anti-inflationary measures, by providing social aid to poor families and those categorized as near-poor — or households earning less than P23,000 per month. Marcos last Wednesday signed the P5.768 trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA), vetoing just two items — provisions involving the revolving funds of the Department of Justice and the implementation of the Career Executive Service Development Program. “I salute...

Malabon police officers arrested arrested two suspects who were allegedly selling a brick of ********* and several sachets of shabu disguised as a Christmas present, John Consulta reported Saturday on 24 Oras Weekend. The îllégâl drugs had a street value of over P200,000. "Ginawa nila itong parang regalo na nakalagy mismo sa loob ng paper bag," said Malabon police chief Police Colonel Jay Baybayan. "Kasi ngayon, sa panahon ng Pasko, hindi mo naman halata na ang Christmas paper bag ay magagamit i-conceal yung kanilang pagbebenta ng droga." The suspects, who have yet to issuse a statement, are in the custody of the Malabon police. — DVM, GMA Integrated News

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Sunday that over the previous 24 hours it had detected eight Chinese fighter jets crossing over the median line of the Taiwan Strait, as well as one Chinese balloon. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has repeatedly complained of Chinese military activity around the island over the past four years. China has been stepping up its missions near Taiwan as the Jan. 13 presidential and parliamentary elections on the island approach. Taiwan's defence ministry said the Chinese J-10, J-11 and J-16 fighter jets had crossed the median line at points to the north and centre of the strait. The median line once served as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, but Chinese...

"KAALITAN SA INUMAN,HINAMPAS NG BASO" A resident of the City of Naga, Cebu was jailed for physical injuries. Police said the suspect and the victim were having a drinking spree around 10 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023, when a misunderstanding occurred. The suspect then struck the victim's face with a glass. The suspect surrendered to the barangay tanod after the incident. | via GPL

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued a 14-day preventive suspension order on two programs of Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI), including that of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s program, in connection with his utterance of death threats and use of profane language which the management failed to curb. In a statement, the MTRCB, through its chairperson Lala Sotto-Antonio suspended the airing of “Gikan Sa Masa, Para Sa Masa” (From the Masses, For the Masses) and “Laban Kasama Ang Bayan,” both public affairs programs of SMNI, a media company owned by Swara Sug Media Corporation, and the broadcasting arm of the group Kingdom of Jesus Christ which Pastor Apollo Quiboloy leads. READ MORE: MTRCB...

BRP ‘Cabra’ at approximately 3.5NM east off Ayungin Shoal blocked by CCGV 21551 at approximately 20 yards dead ahead. PHOTO FROM THE PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD© Provided by The Manila Times PHILIPPINE Navy personnel on rubber boats have been driving away dozens of Chinese boats that were trying to approach the BRP Sierra Madre inside the Ayungin Shoal. Western Command Chief Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos on Saturday told The Manila Times sampans — traditional wooden Chinese boats — were maneuvering to get near the grounded Philippine Navy ship. Carlos said Navy personnel were also monitoring the movements of Chinese boats in the shoal's shallow waters. He said Navy personnel were also challenging Chinese militia vessels through radio...

May nagviviral daw na leaked video sa nangyaring trahedya ng bus Antique, sinong may link dito? TIA

Christmas in the Air...Wishing you all 💖💝

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Department of Education (DepEd) for failing to remit billions of pesos in employee deductions as the Supreme Court sifted through issues raised in three petitions against the secret funds of Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte. According to its 2022 audit report, the unremitted funds consisted of P4.47 billion in premium contributions and loan amortizations that had already been deducted from the salaries of DepEd employees. For the same year, the COA also flagged the Office of the Vice President for reporting that Duterte was disbursed at least P125 million over 11 days as part of “confidential and intelligence funds.” READ MORE: inqnews.net/4k6GMm

ABS-CBN’s franchise issue has gained traction again following the House of Representatives’ probe of the SMNI network. The House Committee on Legislative Franchises started its probe into the SMNI franchise on November 30, 2023. ABS-CBN franchise issue re-surfaces following SMNI House panel probe© Provided by LionhearTV The probe was triggered by the privilege speech of Quezon 2nd District Rep. David Suarez on November 28, saying he was able to watch an SMNI program where hosts claimed that Romualdez spent P1.8 billion in just a year for his travels. According to Legislative Franchises Committee chair Paranaque City Rep. Gus Tambunting, the franchise granted to SMNI owner Swara Sug Media Corp. is being scrutinized for its alleged...

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the inauguration of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Balbalungao Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (BSRIP) in Nueva Ecija and the turnover of the agency’s P776 million worth of excavators at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Joining the President were Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, NIA Administrator Eddie Guillen and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman Jonathan Tan. PHOTOS BY YUMMIE DINGDING/PPA POOL© Provided by The Manila Times (UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said his administration was studying amending the economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution to make the country more attractive to investors. The President...

Anyare sa mga Pilipino. Sorry pero dami parin ang bulag na bulag sa mga politikong iniidolo nila HAHAHAH jusko Nag Rally lang eh Naging Komunista pa. Kung isa ka sa ganitong mentality "Nag Rally lang Komunista na" o "Komunista, NPA YAN!" please please please: pag aralan nyo ang Communist or Communism o komunista. jan palang malalaman mo na ang isa sa ideology ng NPA but dude in some part against rin ako sa kanila since gumagamit sila ng dahas to achieve Communism, Pero to deeply understand yong ideology ng NPA may mga magagandang hangarin rin sila para sa bayan. Note: Di ko sinabing mag NPA kayo but just pagaralan nyo lang hahah

Nice one BBM, may nagawa ka ring tama. Pakulong mo na yang arf arf ng China pati si Fiona magnanakaw isama mo na.

Grabe na headlines to pero dun ako natawa sa natrauma kakaantay sa burger🤣

The suspected gunman alias "Allan" admitted his involvement in the killing but emphasized that alias "Umpak" and the victim’s son alias "Tisoy" were the ones who planned the murder. Allan said they were offered P60,000 for each victim's death and allegedly received an initial payment of P20,000 from Tisoy. The suspect said he deeply regretted his actions and apologized to the victim’s family. "Sa konsensya ko po, sa habag po ng aking damdamin, tao lang din po akong nagkakamali... Basta importante hindi po natutulog ang Panginoon," Allan said. In February 2023, the female victim’s son and his live-in partner allegedly stole one of the victim’s cars, her land titles and P2 million cash. The mother filed charges of robbery and...

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 4) — A party-list lawmaker has filed a resolution urging the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to suspend the operations of Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI) for allegedly violating the terms and conditions of its franchise. During Monday’s session, the House approved a motion to include House Resolution 1499 filed by PBA Party-list Rep. Margarita Nograles in the agenda of the legislative franchises committee’s Tuesday hearing on SMNI’s alleged franchise violations. Nograles sought the suspension of SMNI’s franchise after two of its hosts accused House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez of spending P1.8 billion for his overseas trips this year. The allegation, however, was disproved...